Education for Street Children of Peshawar Pakistan

I recently went on a trip to Pakistan after 14 years to visit my grandparents. While there, I had faint memories of the country I had left at the age of 10. From my personal experience, my parents wanted their children to have a great education. They wanted us to become independent and make it our life's goal to help others in need.

Walking through the dark and dusty streets of Peshawar, I came across many street children. I saw kids that were selling coconut slices, and many others collecting garbage. There were children as young as 4 polishing shoes and earning the equivalence of $2 a day.

While there, I personally experienced many difficulties. The heat was unbearable, and with electricity outage for up to 8, and sometimes 10 hours, It quickly became apparent how much we neglect these things. When the lights came on again and the fan starting buzzing, I was thankful. I realized how important these minor things are, and we sometimes don't give it much thought.

As a teacher myself, and a recent graduate, I've always aspired to do something worthwhile. Something that would change the lives of children that don't even have the basic necessities.

An estimated 7000 children are homeless in Peshawar. We can give them a place to call "home" again. Give them a chance to have a family again. DOST is that surrogate family.

$5 is 375 Rupees in Pakistan. Enough to buy books

$10 is 751 Rupees. It can feed a child

$25 is 1879 Rupees. It can clothe a child

$50 is 3758 Rupees. A bed for a child.

$100 is 7516 Rupees. It can buy equipment for children to learn vocational skills.

$200 is 15,000 Rupees. It can ensure a child grows up healthy and free of drugs.